Pascale
A feminine name of French origin meaning "born at Easter".
Name Census estimates that about 588 living Americans carry the first name Pascale. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pascale today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pascale births was 1971 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pascale. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
588
~ 1 in 582,916 Americans
Peak year
1971
17 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,082
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Pascale: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pascale from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 124 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pascale by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Pascale during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Pascales live
Origin
Meaning and history of Pascale
The name Pascale has its origins in the late Latin name Paschalius, which is derived from the word "Pascha", meaning "Easter" or "Passover". This name is rooted in the ancient Greek word "Paskha", which itself comes from the Aramaic word "Pasha" or the Hebrew word "Pesach", both referring to the Jewish festival of Passover.
Pascale is a predominantly French name that emerged during the Middle Ages, primarily in the regions of France and other areas of Western Europe. It is a feminine form of the masculine name Pascal, which was popularized by the 5th-century Pope Pascal I and the influential 17th-century mathematician, philosopher, and physicist Blaise Pascal.
The name Pascale has had a notable presence throughout history, with several women bearing this name making significant contributions to various fields. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is Pascale Vigée-Lebrun (1755-1842), a prominent French painter who was known for her portraits of the French aristocracy and members of the royal family.
Another notable Pascale was Pascale de Lastic (1598-1660), a French noblewoman and abbess who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Benedictine Order of the Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. In the realm of literature, Pascale Casanova (1958-) is a French writer and literary critic known for her works exploring issues of language, culture, and identity.
In the world of sports, Pascale Paradis (1963-) is a former French professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 3 in the world and won several Grand Slam titles in both singles and doubles competitions. Additionally, Pascale Ogier (1958-1984) was a French actress who received critical acclaim for her performances in films such as "The Story of Adele H." and "Diva".
While the name Pascale has a rich history and cultural significance, its usage has evolved over time, with variations in spelling and popularity across different regions and periods. However, its connection to the religious and cultural traditions surrounding Easter and Passover has endured, making it a name with a deep-rooted and meaningful origin.
People
Pascale + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pascale as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pascale: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pascale?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 588 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pascale going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 582,916 US residents.
Is Pascale a common name?
We classify Pascale as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 629 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pascale most popular?
The single biggest year for Pascale was 1971, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pascale is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pascale a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pascale in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.